P-Statement

Precautionary statements, also known as P-statements, form part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). P-statements provide brief phrases and/or illustrations to explain specific measures and safety precautions that should be taken in order to minimize or avoid adverse outcomes that may result from exposure, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous substance.

The GHS also contains hazard statements, which provide standardized hazard wordings. Both P-statements and H-statements are usually found on a label or Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS). It is important to remember that P-statements merely indicate the safety precautions that you need to follow when using the material, not the explicit hazards of the material.

Though US OSHA does not currently require precautionary statements, you should expect to see P-statements appear on labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) over the next few years as the US moves toward complying with the GHS. In the European Union, precautionary statements are beginning to replace safety phrases (S-phrases) as the GHS is phased in per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.

In total, there are 116 individual and 33 combined precautionary statements. Each P-Statement is designated a unique numerical code which may be used as a valuable reference when interpreting labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, MSDS sheets, safety sheets, and material safety sheets printed in other languages. These codes are not to be used as a substitute for writing out the complete text of the safety precaution.

The codes have the form Pnxx, where P stands for “Precautionary Statement”. xx corresponds to the sequential numbering of precautionary statements, while the value of n refers to:

General precautionary statements

Prevention precautionary statements

Response precautionary statements

Storage precautionary statements

Disposal precautionary statements

General Precautionary Statement Codes, P1xx

Code

General Precautionary Statement

P101

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

P102

Keep out of reach of children.

P103

Read label before use.

Prevention Precautionary Statement Codes, P2xx

Code

General Precautionary Statement

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.

P211

Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.

P220

Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P221

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/..

P222

Do not allow contact with air.

P230

Keep wetted with …

P231

Handle under inert gas.

P232

Protect from moisture.

P233

Keep container tightly closed.

P234

Keep only in original container.

P235

Keep cool.

P240

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241

Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242

Use only non-sparking tools.

P243

Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P250

Do not subject to grinding/shock/…/friction.

P251

Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P262

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P262

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P263

Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.

P264

Wash…thoroughly after handling

P270

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

P272

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wash…thoroughly after handling

P281

Use personal protective equipment as required.

P282

Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection.

P283

Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing

P210

Wear respiratory protection.

P284

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.

P285

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P231 + P232

Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P235 + P410

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.

Response Precautionary Statement Codes, P3xx

Code

General Precautionary Statement

P301

IF SWALLOWED:

P302

IF ON SKIN:

P303

IF ON SKIN (or hair):

P304

IF INHALED:

P305

IF IN EYES:

P306

IF ON CLOTHING:

P307

IF exposed:

P308

IF exposed or concerned:

P309

IF exposed or if you feel unwell:

P310

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P313

Get medical advice/attention.

P314

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P315

Get immediate medical advice/attention.

P320

Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P321

Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322

Specific measures (see … on this label).

P330

Rinse mouth.

P331

Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332

If skin irritation occurs:

P333

If skin irritation or rash occurs:

P334

Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P335

Brush off loose particles from skin.

P336

Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.

P337

If eye irritation persists:

P338

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P340

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P341

If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P342

If experiencing respiratory symptoms:

P350

Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P351

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

P352

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P353

Rinse skin with water/shower.

P360

Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P361

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P362

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370

In case of fire:

P371

In case of major fire and large quantities:

P372

Explosion risk in case of fire.

P373

DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.

P374

Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

375

Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

P376

Stop leak if safe to do so.

P377

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P378

Use … for extinction.

P380

Evacuate area.

P381

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P390

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P391

Collect spillage.

P391

Collect spillage.

P301 + P310

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301 + P312

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P301 + P330 + P331

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302 + P334

IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P302 + P350

IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P302 + P352

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303 + P361 +

P353

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304 + P312

IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P304 + P340

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P304 + P341

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305 + P351 +

P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P306 + P360

IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P307 + P311

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P308 + P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P309 + P311

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P332 + P313

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

P333 + P313

If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P335 + P334

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P337 + P313

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P342 + P311

If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P370 + P376

In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

P370 + P378

In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P370 + P380

In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P370 + P380 + P375

In case of fire: Evacuate area.

P371 + P380 +

P375

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P376

Stop leak if safe to do so.

P377

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P378

Use … for extinction.

P380

Evacuate area.

P381

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P390

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P391

Collect spillage.

P391

Collect spillage.

P301 + P310

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301 + P312

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P301 + P330 + P331

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302 + P334

IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P302 + P350

IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P302 + P352

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303 + P361 +

P353

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304 + P312

IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P304 + P340

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P304 + P341

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305 + P351 +

P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P306 + P360

IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P307 + P311

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P308 + P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P309 + P311

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P332 + P313

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

P333 + P313

If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P335 + P334

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P337 + P313

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P342 + P311

If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P370 + P376

In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

P370 + P378

In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P370 + P380

In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P370 + P380 + P375

In case of fire: Evacuate area.

P371 + P380 +

P375

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage Precautionary Statement Codes, P4xx

Code

General Precautionary Statement

P401

Store …

P402

Store in a dry place.

P403

Store in a dry place.

P404

Store in a closed container.

P405

Store locked up.

P406

Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.

Welcome to the MSDS Updating section of our web site. On this page you will find information about our MSDS updating and GHS updating services. At this web site about Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS), you will be able to view our extensive MSDS content, request a quote for and get affordable prices on MSDS writing services. Unlike template driven MSDS writers and companies, the staff MSDS Authoring has over 25 years of experience and expertise writing accurate MSDS requirements. From MSDS consultation to getting more timely information about GHS, the team at MSD Authoring can assist you on every step of the process including MSDS consulting, analysis, chemical identification, storing, archiving to final delivery of high quality but low cost Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Globally Harmonized System (GHS). We invite you to receive an MSDS quote today by visiting our Request a Quote page. When it comes MSDS writing services or original MSDS or GHS authoring, you'll find no better writers than the experienced staff at MSDS Authoring Services. Thank you for visiting MSDSAuthoring.com and our company online and invite you to contact a MSDS writer at MSDS Authoring Services to start your quote process.